Barrila. Mr. Frank Barrila

September 09, 1996

BARRILA. Mr. Frank Barrila, 98, of Billows Road, Old Saybrook, beloved husband of the late Rose (Santa Croce) Barrila, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 1996) at the John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. He was born Feb. 23, 1898 in Messina, Sicily, son of the late Angelo and Grace Barrila. He resided in Enfield most of his life, moving to Old Saybrook in 1965. He was the owner and operator of Frank Barrila Electrical until his retirement in 1965. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, served second in command in the National Guard Post in Enfield during World War II, and was a former member of the Democratic Town Committee and Chairman of the Zoning Board for the Town of Enfield. He is survived by his two sons, Francis L. Barrila of East Lyme, Robert F. Barrila of Meriden; a daughter, Grace Matyskiela of Farmington; 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Genevieve Romano; and a brother, Charles Barrila. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Route 4, Unionville, today, 7-9 p.m. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Patrick in Farmington. Burial will be in the family plot, Riverside Cemetery, Farmington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Care, Inc., 8 Old Mill Lane, Simsbury 06070.